| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $143.73 | 12.768% | $162.0814 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.31 | 8.483% | $48.0688 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.30 | 13.630% | $87.836 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.72 | 3.640% | $85.731 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.54 | 8.540% | $184.0187 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.98 | 10.443% | $173.3734 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.82 | 11.511% | $248.4688 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.40 | $989.5781 | $989.58 | $989.55 | $989.60 | |